Move-In 2017 to Impact Campus Traffic, Some Parking

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2017) — Safety is always a priority at the University of Kentucky and especially now when thousands of new students are transitioning to campus at a time when vehicle and pedestrian traffic are heavy and streets are re-routed. UK Police will be out in full force to assist with Move-In 2017, and everyone is urged to be patient and travel safely.

Move-In is an exciting time for the campus community and an important time to begin fostering student success by providing a warm welcome to students and their families.

Just a reminder that the final two days of Move-In are:

Thursday, August 17

Friday, August 18

Move-In — combined with current construction occurring on campus — will impact parking and transportation routes throughout the campus at various times. Among the more than 6,000 students moving to campus housing, about 2,000 students have already moved in, 2,000 are expected Thursday, Aug. 17; and 2,000 Friday, Aug. 18.

Below is information regarding student move-in traffic flow and parking impacts over the next week, including important information about one-way streets, no parking areas, and high traffic locations. Area drivers are encouraged to use the WAZE app for traffic updates.

NO PARKING AREAS:

Due to the need to quickly unload vehicles near residence halls, several areas of campus will be NO PARKING zones from 12:01 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the remaining Move-In days. Additionally, several streets on and bordering campus will have closures or other changes to traffic flow to accommodate Move-In. Watch for NO PARKING signs and bagged meters in these areas.

Vehicles parked in the NO PARKING areas listed below will be TOWED. Owners will be responsible for all tow-related charges. If your vehicle is towed, contact 859-257-1616.

Students and parents participating in Move-In will be permitted to park in the following designated parking areas on Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18:

Blue lot at Kroger Field

Red lot at Kroger Field

Memorial Coliseum Lot

South Limestone Garage (PS #5)

For more information, visit the UK Fall Move-In webpage. Please share this information with colleagues, delivery drivers or any other visitors to campus you expect during the next week.

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